General Manager – Fiberon
| Company | Fortune Brands |
|---|---|
| Location | Highland Park, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in category, brand, or product management within consumer or wholesale/commercial goods industries.
- 5+ years leading collaborative, cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and delivering results in a matrixed, team-oriented environment
- Experience owning a large category P&L and balancing short- and long-term goals.
Responsibilities
- Drive P&L Performance: Own the financial success of your vertical segment by delivering annual growth, exceeding market performance, and optimizing profitability and working capital. Develop and execute a 3-year strategy to ensure sustainable success.
- Shape Category Strategy: Define and execute long-term and short-term category strategies, leveraging insights from customers, competitors, and market trends to maintain a strong market position and drive innovation.
- Oversee 4P Execution (Product, Price, Place, Promotion): Guide product development, portfolio strategy, and innovation in collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, and Design teams; develop strategic pricing models that balance competitiveness and profitability; influence distribution strategies to optimize product availability across key channels; partner with marketing teams to drive impactful promotional campaigns and brand awareness initiatives.
- Coordinate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for your vertical segment, ensuring alignment across Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Innovation, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and Operations to drive execution and financial success.
- Develop and Empower Teams: Build and cultivate a high-performing team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. Provide mentorship and clear direction to ensure individual and team success.
- Engage Key Stakeholders: Establish and maintain strong relationships with retailers, suppliers, and external partners to support category plans and business growth. Communicate performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.